Dr. Krishan Chand Ramotra Professor (Former Head) Department of Geography Shivaji University, Kolhapur BIODATA

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1 PERSONAL DETAILS Dr. Krishan Chand Ramotra Professor (Former Head) Department of Geography Shivaji University, Kolhapur BIODATA Name DR. KRISHAN CHAND RAMOTRA Date of Birth Qualifications M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. (JNU, New Delhi) Present Designation Residential Address Total Teaching Experience Professor Department of Geography Shivaji University, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur Pin: (Maharashtra) A-4, Rangvimal Park, Near Balaji Apt., Ingle Nagar, Kolhapur (Maharashtra), (Phone: ). 27 years (P.G. Level). Research Experience Fellowships / Awards: 27 years UGC Junior Research Fellowship and Senior Research Fellowship holder Papers Presented at National & International/Conferences, Seminars Research Publications in National Journals and Edited books Book(s) Specialization / Field of Interest: Development Processes and the Scheduled Castes, Rawat Publications, Jaipur, 2008 Social and Cultural Geography, Population Geography, Urban Geography, Regional Development, Geographical Thought. Major Research Projects: Completed UGC Major Research Project of Rs Lakh. M.A./M.Sc. Research Project 13 Supervised and Completed M.Phil/ Ph.D Supervised Ph.D Awarded : 09 Ph.D Submitted :02 M.Phil. Awarded :02 Ph.D. Research Students working :05

2 Refresher Courses Completed Certificate Courses: Positions Held: 1. Goa University, Goa. 2. Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Dehra Dun. 3. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 4. Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. 1. Computer Application Course, June to December JNU, New Delhi, Regional and Urban Planning UGC Workshop in Research Methods CSRD, JNU, New Delhi from 25 March to 13 April, Forty-Day Remote Sensing Course, IIRS (Dehra Dun) to G I S Training Course, Dept. of Geography University of Mumbai, Mumbai, 21 st to 25 th May Lecturer ( to ), 2. Senior Lecturer ( to ) 3. Selection Grade Lecturer ( to ) 4. Reader Reader & Head ( ) 6. Professor & Head (5/3/2008 to 2013) ADMINISTRATIVE AND ACADEMIC WORK DONE: ATTENDED 1. Departmental Committee Member, Chairman 2. Worked as Program Officer for six months in Shramic Vidyapeeth, Shivaji University, Kolhapur 3. Director of Central Assessment, S.U. Kolhapur. 4. Flying Squad Member and Coordinator of Flying Squad, 5. Worked as Senior Supervisor, 6. Examiner- Paper setting and Assessment / Moderation, 7. Exam Committee Member at University of Mumbai, Mumbai, University of Pune, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Goa University, Goa. 8. Ph.D Refree Nagpur University, Nagpur, Calcutta University, Kolkata, Babasaheb Ambedkar University, Aurangabad,Solapur University, Solapur, Agra University, Agra. 9. Coordinator of Refresher Course in Geography 2001, 10. Convener of National Seminar-2005, Director of National Seminar, Chairman of M.A. /M.Sc. Geography Exam- since , Chairman of Pre. Ph.D/M.Phil Exam till date. 12. Co-ordinator of Tourism and Travel Diploma Course from 2005 to till date. 13. Co-ordinator of NET/SET workshop from 2005 & Member of Syllabus Framing Committee of Dept. of Space and Applications, 15. Member of Syllabus Reform Committee, Dept. of Geography, University of Mumbai, Mumbai. 16. Elected E.C. Member Shivaji University, P.G. Teacher Association (SUPTA) , Elected Secretary SUPTA S.S.C and H.S.C Maharashtra Board: Book Review Member 18. Departmental Committee Member, , Chairman - Departmental Committee since 2008 to 2013.

3 19. Worked as Program Officer for six months in Shramic Vidyapeeth, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Director of Central Assessment, S.U. Kolhapur. 21. Flying Squad Member and Coordinator of Flying Squad, 22. Worked as Senior Supervisor, 23. Examiner- Paper setting and Assessment / Moderation, 24. Exam Committee Member at University of Mumbai, Mumbai, University of Pune, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded, Goa University, Goa, SNDT Women s University, Mumbai. 25. BOS Member of Geography 32/5 member at Shivaji University, Kolhapur 26. BOS Member of Geography, member of 32/5 and Faculty member of Social Sciences at Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded: BOS Member of Geography, Goa University, Goa: BOS member SNDT Women s University, Mumbai since Convener of National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Associate Professor and Head from 22 nd January 2008 to 4th March Professor and Head from 5 th March 2008 to MEMBERSHIP OF ACADEMIC SOCIETIES ATTENDED Institute of Indian Geographers, Dept. of Geography, University of Pune, Pune. The Deccan Geographical Society. (The Deccan Geographer) Dept. of Geography, University of Pune. The Indian Geographical Society, (The Indian Geographical Journal) Dept. of Geography, University of Madras, Chennai. Regional Science Association, India (Indian Journal of Regional Science) CK- 134, Sector-II, Salt Lake City, Kolkata Indian Society of Remote Sensing, Indian Institute of Remote Sensing, Kalidas Road, Dehra Dun. Annals of The Rajasthan Geographical Association, Dept. of Geography, M.C.V. Govt. College, Bhilwada (Rajasthan) Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogal Shikshak Sangh; Kolhapur. On Advisory Board: A Biannual Journal of Research Articles, Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Satara Maharashtra Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Parishad (Pune) 2. President: Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogal Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur. 3. Chief editor of an Academic Journal-Indian Geographical Quest 4. Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh C/O dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur (Maharashtra) Advisory Committee Member- Indian Council of Social Science Research, Western Regional Centre, J.P. Naik Bhawan, University of Mumbai, Kalina Campus, Mumbai from 2011 to till date.

4 Dr. Krishan Chand Ramotra Professor, Department of Geography Shivaji University, Kolhapur RESEARCH PAPER PUBLICATION 1. Ramotra, K.C. (1988) Scheduled Caste Literacy in North-Western India-A Spatial Perspective, National Geographer, Vol. 23, No. 2, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1989) : Female Work Participation- A Geographical Perspective With Spl. Ref. to Marathwada", The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 64, No.1, pp.80-87, 3. Ramotra, K.C. (1990): Some Aspects of Tribal Literacy in Maharashtra-A Geographical Perspective", Annals of the Rajasthan Geographical Association, Vol. 10, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1991) : Sex Disparity in Scheduled Caste Literacy in Maharashtra- A Case of Selected Villages", in Tripathi, R.S. and Tiwari, P.D. Singh (eds.): Dimensions of Scheduled Caste Development in India, Uppal Publishing House, New Delhi, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1995): "Socio-Economic Status of Women in Maharashtra- A Geographical Perspective", The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 70, No.2, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1996): Spatial Patterns of Status of Women in India " in Tripathi, R.S. and Parmar, S.B. Singh (eds.): Social and Economic Development in India, Ashish Publishing House, New Delhi, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1997): "Socio-Economic Status of Women in India and Maharashtra", The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol. 72, No.1, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1999): Spatial Analysis of Female Participation in Economic Activities in Maharashtra", in Tripathi, R.S. and Tiwari, R.P. (eds.): Perspective on Indian Women, A.P.H. Publication Corporation, New Delhi, pp Ramotra, K.C. (1999) : Spatial Patterns of Scheduled Caste Literacy in Maharashtra", in Dr Mungekar, Balchandra (ed.) : Educational Progress of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes Since Independence-A State Level Scenario, National Seminar Proceedings, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change, Mumbai, pp Ramotra, K.C. (2002): Ralegan Siddhi: A Model for Sustainable Rural Development", The Indian Geographical Journal, Vol.77, No.1, pp Ramotra, K.C. (2003): Literacy and Educational Attainment in Ralegan Siddhi- An Appraisal", The Deccan Geographer, Vol. 38, No. 1 & 2, pp Ramotra, K.C. (2003) Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Scheduled Caste Literacy in Kolhapur and Sangli Districts", in Patil, R.B. et al (eds.): Development in India; Anxieties and Alternative Paradigms-Essays in Honour of Prof. S. N. Pawar, Published by Prof. S.N. Pawar Felicitation Committee, Kamla College, Kolhapur , pp Ramotra, K.C. (2004): "Spatial Patterns of Urbanization in Maharashtra", Trajectory (A Journal of Research Articles), Rayat Shikshan Sanstha, Vol. No. 1, pp

5 14. Ramotra, K.C. (2005): Geographical Analysis of Population Pressure on Land in Maharashtra", Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 37, No. 1, pp Ramotra, K.C. (2007) : Geography As A Scientific Discipline in Kumbhar, Prakash, et al (eds); Parissparsh Dr. R.S. Adsul Gaurav Granth, Published by Dr. R.S. Adsul Gaurav Samitee, Rajhans Printing Press, Nagala, Kolhapur. 16. Ramotra, K.C (2007): A Study of Functional Classification of Towns in Maharashtra State. The Deccan Geographer, Vol.45, No.1, pp.71-82, (ISSN Ramotra, K. C (2007): Status of Wind Power Generation of Maharashtra Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol.39, No.2 (ISSN ). 18. Ramotra, K. C (2007) : An Impact Assessment of Wind Farm- A Case Study of Vankusavade Village in Satara District (Maharashtra) Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Sanshodhan Patrika, Vol XX, No 2, pp 13-21,(ISSN O ). 19. Ramotra, K. C (2007): Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Tourists in Panhala Tahsil of Kolhapur District (Maharashtra), The Goa Geographer, Vol.4, No.1, pp Ramotra, K. C (2008): An Assessment of Dwelling Quality in Central Warana Basin, Southern Maharashtra State, The Deccan Geographer, Vol.46, No 2, pp ,(ISSN ). 21. Ramotra, K. C (2008): Impact of Irrigation on Cropping Pattern in Central Warana Basin at Southern Maharashtra, The Goa Geographer, Vol.5, No 1, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Status of Women in Central Warana Basin of Southern Maharashtra A Micro-Level Analysis, Indian Journal of Regional Science Vol. 41, No 1 & 2, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Role of Wararna Co-operative Complex in Employment Generation in Central Warana Basin of Southern Maharashtra, Annals of the Rajasthan Geographical Association, Vol-26, pp. 1-12, (ISSN ). 24. Ramotra, K. C (2009): Preparation and Evaluation of Research Article, Proceedings of National Seminar-Cum-Workshop on Research Methodology in Geography Published by Rayat Shikshan Sansth s Arts, Science & Commerce College, Ramanandnagar (Burli) Tal- Palus, District Sangli (MS) pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Year 2005 Floods in Maharashtra: A Response Analysis at Local Level The India Geographical Journal, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Growth and Distribution of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis. Tribal Research Bulletin, Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune Vol. XXXIII, No. 1, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting Potential: A Case Study of Nagewadi Village in Sangli District (Maharashtra), Enrich Environment Multidisciplinary International Research Journal, Issue 4, Vol. 02, No. 1 pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Solid Waste Problems and its management in Kolhapur City Proceedings of State Level Conference of Geography on Recent Trends in Geography Published by Mahavir Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur and Maharashtra Bhugolshastra Parishad, Pune pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Impact of Warana Co-operative Complex on Standard of

6 Living in Central Warana Basin of Southern Maharashtra, India. Ethiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management, Dept. of Geography and Environment Studies, Bahie Dar University, Ethiopia. Vol.2, No.3 pp 63-72(ISSN ). 30. Ramotra, K. C (2009): Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Tribal Literacy in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis. Tribal Research Bulletin, Tribal Research and Training Institute, Pune, Vol. XXXIII No. 2, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Economic Impact of Tourism on Amboli Hill Station: A Geographical Analysis, Indian Journal of Regional Science Vol. XXXXI No 2 pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Inter-District Variation in Regional Development of Maharashtra, The Goa Geographer, Vol. VI, No. 1, Dec, pp Ramotra, K. C (2009): Man and Environment Relation, in Patil, A. B., Ramotra, K. C, and Ajagekar, B. A. (eds): Human Geography (BA- II), Published by Centre for Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 34 Ramotra, K. C (2009): Economics of Wind Power: A Case Study of Chalkewadi in Satara District of Maharashtra, Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol. 42, No 1. pp (ISSN , National) 35. Ramotra, K. C (2010): A Geographical Analysis of Core and Peripheries of Tribal Population in Maharashtra, Studies of Tribes and Tribals, Vol. 9, No.1, pp Ramotra, K. C (2010): Occupational Structure of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra, The Goa Geographer, Vol. VII, No. 1, Dec, pp Ramotra, K. C (2011): An Appraisal of Tribal and Non-Tribal Sex Ratios in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts (Maharashtra), Golden Research Thoughts, Vol. 1, Issue. II, August, pp Ramotra, K. C (2011): Spatio-Temporal Variations in Human Resource Development in Kolhapur District, National Geographical Journal of India, Vol. 57, pt. 3, Sep., pp Ramotra, K. C (2012): Migration and Growth of Slum Population in Kolhapur City, Maharashtra (India), Indian Geographical Quest, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp Ramotra, K. C. (2012): Impact of Flood on Prayag Chikhali Village of Karveer Tehsil in Maharashtra (India): A Comparative Analysis ( ), Journal of Environmental and Earth Science, Vol. 2, No. 6, pp (IC Impact Factor 5.56) 41. Ramotra, K. C. & Patil, P.T. (2012): An Assessment of Impact of Tourism Tourist Spots in Satara District, Indian Streams Research Journals, Vol.2, Issue 8, pp.28-32(with Impact Factor ), ISSN: Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Sex Ratio Imbalances in Maharashtra, Annals of the Rajasthan Geographical Association, Vol.29, pp.39-51, (ISSN: ). 43. Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Changing Urban Land Use of Sangli-Miraj Urban Area with the help of Remote sensing data and GIS, Social Growth,Vol.1,Issue-V, pp (ISSN: Prin. Author, National) 44. Ramotra, K. C.(2012): A Study of Transformation Occurred due to Irrigation in Western part of Miraj Tahsil in Sangli District, Interlink Research Analysis, Vol.1,Issue VI,pp (ISSN: Prin. Author, National) 45. Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Changing landuse/landcover of Miraj Tahsil in Sangli

7 District, Vol.2,,pp (ISSN: Prin. Author, National) 46. Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Surface Rainwater Harvesting, Potentiality and impact of Dhaval Micro Watershed in Satara District, Maharashtra, India, Vol.2, No.11,pp (ISSN: Prin. Author, International, Impact 5.56) 47. Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Population Pressure on land in Solapur District: A Geographical Analysis, Thematics Journal of Geography, Vol.1 Issue 1, pp (ISSN: , Prin. Author, International,) 48.Ramotra, K. C.(2012): Migration and Growth of Slum Population in Kolhapur City, Indian Geographical Quest, Vol. 1, pp.13-25, (ISSN: , Prin. Author, National). 49 Ramotra, K. C.(2013): Spatial Patterns of Literacy in South Maharashtra (India) :A Geographical Perspective ( ), Indian Streams Research Journal, Vol.3, Issue 9, (ISSN , Co-author, National, Impact ). 50 Ramotra, K. C.(2013): Growth of Population in South Maharashtra (India): A Geographical Analysis ( ), Golden Research Thoughts, Vol.3, Issue 4, (ISSN , Impact Ramotra, K. C.(2013): Tribal Well-Being in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Indian Journal of Regional Science, Vol.XXXXV,No.2, p Ramotra, K. C. (2014): Impact of Watershed Development on Agriculture in Ralegan Siddhi: A Model for Sustainable Rural Development, in Patil, R. B. (ed): Sustainable Development: Local Issues and Global Agendas, Rawat Publication, Jaipur, pp Ramotra, K. C. ( ): Tribal Literacy in North-Western Part of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Indian Geographical Quest, Vol. No. II, PP (ISSN: X, Impact Factor: ). 54 Ramotra, K. C. ( ): An Approach to Watershed development: A Case Study of KR-36 Watershed in Sangli District, (Maharashtra), Indian Geographical Quest, Vol. No. II, PP , (ISSN: X, Impact Factor: ). 55 Ramotra, K. C. (2014): Impact of Watershed Development on Agriculture in Ralegan Siddhi, in R. B. Patil (ed): Sustainable Development: Local Issues and Global Agenda,Rawat Publications, Jaipur, pp BOOKS PUBLISHED Sr. Title of Book Publication Year No 1 Development Processes and the Scheduled Castes Rawat Publications 2008

8 RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED Sr. No Project Title 1 Status of Tribal Well- Being in North- Western Part of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Finance Agency Project Duration Date of Project Submission UGC Three Years 30/04/2009 Completed and submitted Sanctioned Amount (in Rs) 5,47,200/- Sr. No Project Title 1 Dimensions of Scheduled caste Development in Maharashtra: A Geographical Perspective 2 Evaluation of SIM on Commercial and Marketing Geography B.Com I Finance Agency UGC/ Shivaji University, Kolhapur Distance Education Center,S.U. Kolhapur Project Duration Date of Project Submission Sanctioned Amount (in Rs) Two Year 31/7/ /- One Year 31/3/ ,000/- Paper Presentation at National/ International Conferences 1 Ramotra, K.C (1983): Index of Concentration of Tribal Population in Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Paper presented at Rajasthan Geographers Conference held at Chitorgarh. 2 Ramotra, K.C and Ahmad, A (1985): Regional Disparities in the Levels of Literacy Attainment Among the Scheduled Castes of North-Western India Paper presented at the Tenth Indian Social Science Congress, held at Allahbad from Jan. 27 th to 30 th. 3 Ramotra, K.C. (1985): Scheduled Caste Literacy in N.W. India, Paper presented at the Indian Geography Conference, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, from 26 th to 28 th Dec. 4 Ramotra, K.C. (1988): Female Work Participation: A Geographical Perspective With Spl. Ref. to Marathwada, Paper presented at the UGC conference on Land and People, Held at Milind College, Aurangabad. 5 Ramotra, K.C.(1989): Preparation and Evaluation of Research Article Paper presented in a Symposium on Research Frontiers in Geography, Organized by the Department of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 15 th to 17 th Nov.

9 6 Ramotra, K.C.(1996): Socio-Economic Status of Women in Maharashtra: A Geographical Perspective, Paper presented at an All India Sociological Conference held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 23 rd to 26 th Nov. 7 Ramotra, K.C.(2000): Socio-Economic Condition of Scheduled Castes in South Maharashtra, Paper presented at a Two Day Seminar on Dalits and Dalit Conflicts Issues and Interventions, sponsored by CSS, Surat, held in the Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, on 3 rd and 4 th April. 8 Ramotra, K.C.(2002): Spatial Patterns of Urbanization in Maharashtra, Paper Presented at a Seminar on Urbanization in Maharashtra Processes and Patterns, Sponsored by Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, held at Chh. Shivaji College, Satara, from Jan. 27 to Ramotra, K.C. (2002): Spatial Patterns of Literacy among the Scheduled Castes of Maharashtra, Paper presented at a Seminar on Educational Progress among the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Since Independence: Regional Experiences, Dr. Ambedkar Institute of Social and Economic Change, Mumbai , from May 14 to Ramotra, K.C. (2002) : Ralegan Siddhi: A Model for Rural Development, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Regional Inequalities at India, organised by Shri Shahji College and Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, Sponsered by ICSSR, Mumbai, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 15 th Nov. to 17 th Nov. 11 Ramotra, K.C. and Bansode, R.B. (2002): Changing Sex Ratio in Maharashtra, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Regional Inequalities in India, organised by Shri Shahaji College and Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, Sponsored by ICSSR, Mumbai, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 15 th Nov. to 17 th Nov. 12 Ramotra, K.C. and Patil, Sanjay (2002): Inequalities in Female Literacy Rates, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Regional Inequalities in India, organised by Shri Shahaji College and Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, Sponsored by ICSSR, Mumbai, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from Nov. 15 to Ramotra, K.C.and Pakhare,R.P.(2002): Levels of Urbanization in Maharashtra paper presented at a National Seminar on Regional Inequalities in India, organised by Shri Shahaji College and Shivaji University Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, Sponsored by ICSSR, Mumbai, University Grants Commission, New Delhi, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from Nov.15 to Ramotra, K.C.(2003): Poverty among the Scheduled Castes Paper presented at Workshop on Social Dimensions of Economic Reforms, Sponsored by ICSSR, organised by Dept.of Economics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from Jan Ramotra, K.C.(2003): Ralegan Siddhi: A Model for Sustainable Rural Development, Paper presented at three Day seminar on Ecology, Environment and Remote sensing, organises by Geographers Association, Goa, and Deccan Geographical Society, Pune, from Feb. 6 to 8, International Centre, Goa. 16 Ramotra, K.C. and Bansode, R.B. (2003): Sex Ratio Imbalances in Maharashtra Paper presented at three-day seminar on Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing, organised by Geographers association, Goa, and Deccan Geographical Society, Pune, from Feb. 6 to 8, International Centre, Goa. 17 Ramotra, K.C.(2003): Spatial Dimensions of Population Growth in India paper Presented at a national seminar on Population, Poverty and Environment, Sponsored

10 SAP, ICSSR. Organised by Dept. of Economics, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, from March 3 to Ramotra, K.C. (2003): An Appraisal of Housing and Health Status of Slum Dwellers of Kolhapur City, paper presented at an International Conference on Environment and Health, held at the University of Madras, Chennai, organised by Indian Geographical Society (Chennai), University of Madras, Chennai and Karnataka Environment Research Foundation, Bangalore, and sponsored by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canada International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, Indian Geographical Society, Chennai, Census of India, Chennai, Faculty of Environment Studies, York University, Toronto, McMaster Institute of Environment & Health, Hamilton, from Dec. 15 to Ramotra, K.C., Vadiyar, S.K. & Bansode, R.B. (2003): Spatial Patterns of Infant Mortality Rate and Its Correlates With Poverty and Illiteracy at India, paper Presented in an International Conference on Environment and Health, held at University of Madras Chennai, organised by Indian Geographical Society (Chennai), University of Madras, Chennai and Karnataka Environment Research Foundation, Bangalore, and sponsored by Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), Canada International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada, Indian Geographical Society, Chennai, Census of India, Chennai, Faculty of Environment Studies, York University, Toronto, McMaster Institute of Environment & Health, Hamilton, from Dec. 15 to Ramotra, K.C., Vadiyar, S.K. and Pawar, D.H. (2004): Geographical Analysis of Population Pressure on Land in Maharashtra, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Performance, Problems and Prospects Organised by Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli on 28 th, 29 th Feb; and 1 st March Ramotra, K.C. and Kanase, S.B : Impact of Warana Industrial Complex on Land Use Pattern in some Selected Villages of Warana Basin, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Indian Agriculture: Performance, Problems and Prospects Organised by Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Sangli on 28 th, 29 th Feb; and 1 st March. 22 Ramotra, K.C. and Gade, A.D. (2005) : Regional Disparities in Social Facilities in Kagal Taluka of Kolhapur District, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 23 Ramotra, K.C., Pawar, D.H, Tadakhe, S.S; Gore, A.J. and Patil. Shrikant (2005) Status of Water Quality of Lakes in Kolhapur City Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 24 Ramotra, K.C.and Pawar, D.H. (2005) : An Appraisal of the Panchganga River Water Degradation, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 25 Ramotra, K.C and Pakhare, R.P. (2005) : Status of Wind Power Generation in

11 Maharashtra, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 26 Ramotra, K.C and Kanase, S. B. (2005) : Impact of Water Management on Rural Development : A Case Study of Some Villages of Warana Basin, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 27 Ramotra, K.C and Kamble, D.C. (2005): Functional Classification of Class I Towns in Maharashtra, Paper presented at a National Seminar on Resource Utilization and Regional Development Sponsored by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and ICSSR, Western Regional Centre, Mumbai, held at the Dept. of Geography, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 28 th to 30 th Jan. 28 Ramotra, K.C and Pakhare, R.P. (2006): Wind Power Generation and its Affect on Rainfall Distribution in Sangli and Satara District of Maharashtra, Paper presented at National Seminar on Agriculture in Drought-Prone Area: Issues, Challenges and Prospects, sponsored by UGC and ICSSR, at Sangola College, Sangola, Solapur (Jan.20 22). 29 Ramotra, K.C and Kamble, R. M. (2006): Population Pressure in Land in Solapur District: A Geographical Analysis, Paper presented at National Seminar on Agriculture in Drought-Prone Area: Issues, Challenges and Prospects, sponsored by UGC and ICSSR, at Sangola College, Sangola, Solapur(Jan.20 22). 30 Ramotra, K.C and Kamble, D.C. (2006): Distribution and Growth of Urban Population in Maharashtra: A District and Tahsil Level Analysis ( ), Paper presented at National Seminar on Agriculture in Drought-Prone Area: Issues, Challenges and Prospects, sponsored by UGC and ICSSR, at Sangola College, Sangola, Solapur (Jan.20 22). 31 Ramotra, K.C and Vadiyar, S.K. (2006): Spatio-Temporal patterns of Tribal Population in Maharashtra ( ), Paper presented at National Seminar on Agriculture in Drought-Prone Area: Issues, Challenges and Prospects, sponsored by UGC and ICSSR, at Sangola College, Sangola, Solapur (Jan.20 22). 32 Ramotra, K.C., Chavan Ravi (2006): Presented a paper on Impact of Flood Disaster on Ambewadi and Prayagchikhali Villages in Kolhapur District (Maharashtra) Paper presented at International Conference on: Natural Hazards and Disasters Local to Global Perspectives organized by the Dept.of Geography, Sri Krishna Devaraya University, Anantpur (A.P) from Nov Ramotra, K.C. and Kamble, D. C (2006): Presented a paper on Distribution and Growth of Urban population in Maharashtra: A District and Tahsil Level Analysis ( ) at the National Conference on Changing Socio- Political, Cultural and Technological Spaces in the New Global order UGC- Asist & Dst- FIST Sponsored, hosted by the Department of Geography Osmania University, Hyderabad. (A.P) From (December 6-7.) 34 Ramotra, K.C, Vadiyar, S. K. and Mote Y.S (2006): Presented a paper on Growth and Distribution of Tribal Population in Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis. At the National Conference on Changing Socio- Political, Cultural and Technological Spaces in the New Global order UGC- Asist & Dst- FIST Sponsored, hosted by the Department of Geography Osmania University, Hyderabad.(A.P) From (December 6-7.) 35 Rmaotra, K.C. (2006): Invited to the International Conference on Accumulation,

12 Dispossession, Claims and Counterclaims Transformative Cities in the New Global Order Organised by the Department of Geography, University of Mumbai in Collaboration with Vibhroti Shukla Unit for Urban Economics From 12 th to 13 th Oct. 36 Ramotra, K.C, Deshmukh, P.W & Vanmore, H.S (2006): Spatio- Temporal Patterns of Crimes in Maharashtra, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh,, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec1to3. 37 Ramotra, K.C and Pakhare, R.P. (2006): An impact Assessment of Wind Power Generation in Vankusavade in Patan Tahsil of Satara District (Maharashtra), Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec 1 to Ramotra, K.C and Bansode, R.B. (2006): Literacy and Educational Attainment among Slum Dwellers of Kolhapur City, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh,, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec 1 to Ramotra, K.C and Vadiyar, S.K (2006) Literacy Status of Tribal Population in Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh,, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec 1 to Ramotra, K.C and Kamble, D.C (2006): Funcational Classification of Towns in Maharashtra Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social & Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec 1 to Ramotra, K.C. and Ohal, A.G. (2006): Changing Literacy Rate in Satara District: A Geographical Analysis ( ), Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Trends in Social and Economic Development: A Geographical Perspective Sponsored by ICSSR and organized by Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Karad, District: Satara (Maharashtra) and Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh,, Kolhapur held at Karad from Dec 1 to Ramotra, K.C. (2007): Paper Presented and lecture Delivered on Preparation and Evaluation of Research Article at a UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar- Cum- Workshop on Research Methodology in Geography Organised by Dept.of Geography, Maharashtra Education Socity s Maharashtra Udayagiri Mahavidyalaya Udgir From 8 th to 10 th Feb. 43 Ramotra, K.C and Vadiyar, S. K (2007): A Geographical Analysis of Core and Peripheries of Tribal Population in Maharashtra Paper Presented at the International Seminar on Globalisation: Consequences in the Indian Context organized by the Department of Geography Smt. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, Goa. From 1 st to 2 nd October, Ramotra, K.C and Hudale, Sachin (2007): Analysis of Socio-Economic Status of Tourists in Panhala Tahsil of Kolhapur District (Maharashtra) Paper Presented at

13 VIIIth DGS National Conference on Tourism, Environment and Development organized by the Department of Geography Sheth J.N.Palivala A.S.C. College, Pali- Sudhagad from 26 th to 28 th October, Ramotra, K.C (2007): Spatial Patterns of Fertility Rate in Maharashtra, 2001 Paper Presented Workshop on Census-2001: Data Dissemination Workshop organized by Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Library, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in association with Census Regional Office, Mumbai at Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 28 th November, Ramotra, K. C and Hudale, S. P (2008): An Appraisal of Environmental Impact of Tourism Panhalgarh in Kolhapur District Paper Presented at an Interdisciplinary Symposium on Natural Disasters in Maharashtra and its Impact on Society organized by Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 11 th January. 47 Ramotra, K. C. and Patil, P.T (2008): Impact on the Flood on Prayag-Chikhali Village: A Response Analysis Paper Presented at an Interdisciplinary Symposium on Natural Disasters in Maharashtra and its Impact on Society organized by Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from 11 th January. 48 Ramotra, K. C and Bansode, R.B (2008): Levels of Socio-Economic Development and Planning for Slums in Kolhapur City Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Water Management and Rural Development organized by Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Kavathe Mahankal from February 2 to Ramotra, K. C. and Pakhare, R.P (2008): Economics of Wind Power Generation: A Study of Chalkewadi in Satara District of Maharashtra Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Water Management and Rural Development organized by Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Kavathe Mahankal from February 2 to Ramotra, K. C. and Patil, P.T (2008): Impact of the Flood on Prayag-Chikhali Village: A Response Analysis of the Year 2006 Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Water Management and Rural Development organized by Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Kavathe Mahankal from February 2 to Ramotra, K.C. and Mote, Y.S (2008): Growth and Distribution of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Water Management and Rural Development organized by Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Kavathe Mahankal from February 2 to Ramotra, K. C. and Kore, R.L (2008) Spatio-Temporal Variation in Human Resource Development in Kolhapur District Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Water Management and Rural Development organized by Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Kavathe Mahankal from February 2 to Ramotra, K. C. (2008): State of Living of Tribal Population in Nashik District of Maharashtra: An Appraisal of Inclusive Policy Paper Presented at the International Seminar on Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies in South Asia Organized by Centre for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy Shivaji University, Kolhapur from, 17 th to 19 th March, Ramotra, K. C. and Mote, Y. S. (2008): Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Tribal Literacy in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Paper Presented at the 3 rd DGS International Geography Conference on World

14 Tourism, Environment and Sustainable Development Organised by The Deccan Geographical Society, India and Vasantrao Naik Government Institute of Arts & Social Science, Nagpur from 26 th to 28 th September, Ramotra, K. C. and Mote, Y. S. (2008): Growth and Distribution Patterns of Tribal Population in North-Western Part of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Paper Presented at the National Conference on Regional Imbalances in Rural Development: A Post-Independence Scenario organized by Karmaveer Hire Arts, Science, Commerce and Education College, Gargoti & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Gargoti from 29 th Nov. to 1 st Dec Ramotra, K. C. and Pakhare, R.P (2008): Wind Power Generation and Development in Maharashtra Paper Presented at the National Conference on Regional Imbalances in Rural Development: A Post-Independence Scenario organized by Karmaveer Hire Arts, Science, Commerce and Education College, Gargoti & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Gargoti from 29 th Nov. to 1 st Dec Ramotra, K. C. and Kanase, S. B (2008): Impact of Warana Co-Operative Complex on Standard of Living in Central Warana Basin of Southern Maharashtra, Paper Presented at the National Conference on Regional Imbalances in Rural Development: A Post-Independence Scenario organized by Karmaveer Hire Arts, Science, Commerce and Education College, Gargoti & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Gargoti from 29 th Nov. to 1 st Dec Ramotra, K. C. and Patil S. N (2008): Female Literacy in Rural Maharashtra: A Spatial Perspective, Paper Presented at the National Conference on Regional Imbalances in Rural Development: A Post-Independence Scenario organized by Karmaveer Hire Arts, Science, Commerce and Education College, Gargoti & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Gargoti from 29 th Nov. to 1 st Dec Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2008) Spatio-Temporal Changes in Sex- Ratio of tribal population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra Paper Presented at the State Level Seminar on Recent Trend in Geography Organized by Mahavir Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur and Maharashtra Bhoogol Shastra Parishad, Pune held at Kolhapur From, 2 nd to 4 th January Ramotra, K. C (2009): Levels of Living of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: An Appraisal of Inclusive Policy, Paper Presented Two- Day National Workshop on Social Exclusion and Discrimination of Marginalised Communities in India organized by Center for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from, 17 th to 18 th February Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2009) Levels of Living of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Paper Presented at the Thirtieth Annual Conference of Institute of Indian Geographers on Extreme Events in Nature and the Human Response Organized by Department of Geography, Pune University, Pune held at Pune From, 20 th to 22 nd February, Chaired full afternoon session of one day International Workshop on Issues related to Biodiversity, Socio-Cultural Traditions and Livelihoods in Warana River Basin and other Case Study Basins of Live Diverse Project, organized by SOPPECOM, Y.C. Warana Mahavidyalaya and Shivaji University, Kolhapur, held at the Dept. of Geography, Y.C. Warana Mahavidyalaya, Warananagar on 11 th December Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2010) Spatial Patterns of Muslim

15 Population and Their Literacy Status in India Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Socio-Economic Status of Muslims in India organized by Center for Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, Shivaji University, Kolhapur from, 15 th to 16 th January Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2010) Levels of Educational Attainment of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Paper Presented at the XXXI Indian Geographers Meet (IIG) International Conference on Environment, Agricultural and Food Security in India organised by P.G. Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, From 19 th to 21 st February, Ramotra K.C and Saymote P. A (2010) Growth Trends of Sangli-Miraj Urban Area ( Using GIS and Remote Sensing. Paper Presented at the XXXI Indian Geographers Meet (IIG) International Conference on Environment, Agricultural and Food Security in India organised by P.G. Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, From 19 th to 21 st February, Ramotra K.C, Mali Deepak and Mandal, R (2010) Radioactivity Mapping in the Vicinity of TAPS Using GIS. Paper Presented at the XXXI Indian Geographers Meet (IIG) International Conference on Environment, Agricultural and Food Security in India organised by P.G. Department of Geography, Bangalore University, Bengaluru, From 19 th to 21 st February, Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2010) Occupational Structure of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, Patil, P.T and Kore, R. L (2010) Impact of Flood on Prayag Chaikhali Village: A Comparative Study ( ) Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, Pawar, C. T and Mane P. S (2010) Impact of Industrial Waste on Ground Water in Salvi Village in Miraj Tahsil of Sangli District. Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, and R. B. Bansode et.al (2010) Migration and Growth of Slum Population in Kolhapur City. Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, Chavan R and Smt. Chavan M (2010) An Approach to Watershed Development: A case Study of KR-36 Watershed in Sangli District (Maharashtra) Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, Potdar M. B and Talekar P. R (2010) Role of Tourism in the Development of Narasobawadi Village in Shirol of Kolhapur District Paper Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development

16 Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, and Pakhare R. P (2010) An Impact Assessment of Wind Power Generation in Chalkewadi of Satara District (Maharashtra) Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, and Kamble, D. C (2010): Occupational Structure in Urban Maharashtra Presented at the National Seminar on Industrialization and Rural Development Organised by Department of Geography & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Shivaji University, Kolhapur From, 25 th to 27 th February, Ramotra K.C, (2010): Development and Global Warming Paper Presented at the Two- Day Regional Seminar on Role of NGOS in Environmental Protection (Special Focus on South-Western Maharashtra) organized Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, From 6 th to 7 th March, Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2011): Spatio-Temporal Pattern of Tribal Literacy in North-Western Part of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Paper Presented at the National Conference on Recent Advances in Sustainable Regional Development Organised by Department of Geography Mahavir Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur & Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur held at Mahavir Mahavidyalaya, Kolhapur From, 22 nd to 24 th February, Ramotra K.C, S.K. Vadiyar and Mote, Y.S (2011): Occupational Structure and Land Holding Status of Tribal Population in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, Paper Presented at the National Conference on Population, Environment and Tourism, Organised by Department of Geography, Nya. Tatyasaheb Athalye Arts, Ved. S. R. Sapre Commerce and Vid. Dadasaheb Pitre Science College, Devruk, From, 3 rd to 6 th March, Ramotra K.C.(2012): Agricultural Disparity in India- Lecture delivered as a Resource Person in the UGC sponsored One Day State Level Seminar on Changing Agriculture Land Use Pattern in Maharashtra, Organised by Dr. Patangrao Kadam Mahavidyalaya, Saangli, on 8 th Sep Ramotra K.C.(2012): Population Pressure on Land in Maharashtra State- Lecture delivered on valedictory function of two day seminar on Population, Tourism and Agricultural Development in Drought Prone Area on 4 th Oct at Dahivadi College, Dahivadi, Dist- Satara 80 Ramotra K.C.(2012): Attended one day Training Workshop for Administrative Staff organises by the PG Admission Section, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 8 th Aug Ramotra K.C.(2013): Special Lecture delivered on Impact of Urbanization on Environment, at a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Urbanization on Environment, organised by the Department of Geography, D.R. Mane Mahavidyalya, Kagal in Association with Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, from Sep. 82 Ramotra K.C.(2013): Transportation in Kolhapur City: Some Issues and

17 Challenges at a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Urbanization on Environment, organised by the Department of Geography, D.R. Mane Mahavidyalya, Kagal in Association with Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, from Sep. 83 Ramotra K.C.(2013): Housing Condition and Household Assets in Dhule and Nandurbar Districts of Maharashtra: A Geographical Analysis, UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Impact of Urbanization on Environment, organised by the Department of Geography, D.R. Mane Mahavidyalya, Kagal in Association with Shivaji Vidyapeeth Bhoogol Shikshak Sangh, Kolhapur, from Sep. 84 Ramotra K.C.(2013): Special Lecture delivered on Population and Tourism National Conference on Recent Trends in Tourism, Population and Geo-informatics, organized by Department of Geography, Bhogawati Mahavidyalaya, Kurukali, Karvir, Kolhapur From 11 th and 12 th October, Ramotra K.C.(2013): Inaugural Speech delivered on Water Availability and Water Management at a one Day Workshop on Water Availability and Water Management Mahavir Mahavidyalya, Kolhapur on 21 st Oct Ramotra K.C.(2014): Lecture delivered on Research Design in Social Sciences at One Day National Workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organised by Maharashtra Udayagiri Mahavidyalya, Udgir , District Latur ( Maharashtra) on 19 th April Ramotra K.C.(2014): Lecture delivered on NET/SET paper-i at One Day Workshop on NET/SET, organised by Maharashtra Udayagiri Mahavidyalya, Udgir , District Latur ( Maharashtra) on 20 th April Dr. Krishan Chand Ramotra Professor Department of Geography Shivaji University, Kolhapur M.A. /M.Sc. RESEARCH PROJECT REPORTS SUPERVISED AND COMPLETED Sr. Name of the Topic Year No Student 1 Shinde, S. et.al. "Patterns of Scheduled Caste Literacy- A Case of 1987 Selected Villages" 2 Rachkar,N.I et al. "Female Work Participation Rate in Maharashtra- A Geographical Perspective" Yadav, S.S. et al. "Regional Patterns of the Status of Females in Maharashtra" 4 Sutar, N.D. et al. " Socio- Economic Development of Scheduled Castes in Maharashtra- A Geographical Perspective ( )" 5 Yadav, A.D. et al. "Dimensions of Socio- Economic Status of Scheduled Castes in Maharashtra- A Geographical Analysis (1981)" 6 Waghmode, S.S. et "Spatial Patterns of Socio-Economic Status of al. Scheduled Caste Population in South Maharashtra" 7 Patil, P.H. et al. "Some Aspects of Social and Economic Transformation of SCs in Kolhapur and Sangli Districts"

18 8 Nirmale, R.A. et al. 9 Pulujkar, R.A. et al. "Socio-Economic Transformation: A Case Study of Ralegan Siddhi Village in Parner Taluka of Ahmadnagar District" Non-Conventional Energy Sources- A Case Study of Wind Farm at Chalkewadi (Satara District)" Raut, B.B. et al. "Educational and Economic Status of Slum Dwellers in Kolhapur City" Patil, Prashant, et al. 12 Miss Gavade V.V. et al. 12 Miss Babar G. J et al. 13 Karambelkar O. K et al. "Impact of Flood Disaster in Kolhapur: A Case Study of Ambewadi and Priyagchikhli Villages" Levels of Living of Tribal Population in Nashik District. Socio-Economic Development of Tribal Population in Maharashtra: An Appraisal of Selected Villages of Nandurbar District. Socio-Economic Development of Tribal Population in Maharashtra: An Appraisal of Selected Villages of Dhule District Dr. Krishan Chand Ramotra Professor, Department of Geography Shivaji University, Kolhapur M.Phil. RESEARCH WORK GUIDANCE Sr. No Name of the Student Topic 1 Hudale,S.P. Tourism Development And its Potentials in Panhala: A Geographical Analysis 2 Patil, P.T. Flood Disaster and Planning for its Control in Karveer Taluka of Kolhapur District: A Geographical Analysis Awarded/ Submitted/ Ongoing Awarded March 2008 Awarded April 2009